Licensed Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners; Locust Grove (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and 401(k)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lakewood Animal Hospital in Locust Grove, GA is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will provide skilled care to patients, assist with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery, and communicate clearly with clients about care instructions and status updates.

Qualifications include LVT certification, experience with animal care, and familiarity with DEA/OSHA safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification.
• Experience with animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Animal care

Client communication

Surgery assistance

Laboratory work

Radiographs

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification

Job description

Veterinary Technician

Salary: $30-$38/hr. based on experience and skill set. $1,500 sign on bonus

Schedule: Full-time or part-time, 10-hour shifts preferred (7:45-6:00 PM). No weekend hours!

Lakewood Animal Hospital is hiring a full-timeLicensedVeterinary Techniciantoprovide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect as a Licensed Vet Tech with Lakewood Animal Hospital

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time offand a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Professional development opportunities

**KeyResponsibilities:**

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About Lakewood Animal Hospital

Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive care for young, healthy pets , early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages, and medical and surgical care as necessary during their lifetime.As a new team member, you will be met with a team that works together, supports each other, and loves our patients! We celebrate our successes—both personal and professional,and support each other on tough days. This support means that our hospital is ready to welcome you with open arms or provide support and mentorship to a new graduate.

We are dedicated toestablishinga culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

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